That damage was being caused by powderpost beetles eating away at the wood. The repairs will cost the school $165,000 in repairs, which is coming out of an already thinly stretched budget, according to Bennette.

"This was something that wasn't planned so this is costing extra and could affect some of the other schools in line to get some upgrades," Bennette said.

Rhonda Wims' son attends Anthony Elementary and she said the construction has her frustrated.

"I'm waiting on them to finish because it's really a safety hazard," Wims said. "The whole construction has got kids thrown off. They are eating in their classrooms. It's a big difference."

The cafeteria is scheduled to open back up in January.

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